I stopped by earlier today just to check out the shop and the fancy (to me) bikes. I had a very…read morenice genuine conversation with Hank. Hank is Very knowledgeable and a great guy. Overall really cool shop with tons of sweet accessories and racing bikes. Definitely worth checking out.

Huge shout out to Wheel Werks Custom Bikes in Crystal Lake. After a mega mechanical problem with a…read morewheel at last weekends' Ramble century ride, Bob at Wheel Werks lent his personal bike to one of our group members for one of the 20 mile loops so he could keep working on the damaged wheel. Bob had it fixed by the time the loop was done. This is way above and beyond SAG support at an organized bike event. If this is their customer service when they are just out volunteering time imagine how they take care of their customers...

Lucky Brake does it again! My bike and other tools were accidentally shipped to our new home in TN…read moreand I needed to finish putting my road bike back together for the move. LB got my new tires and inner tube done in less than a day so I could put the bike back together again. 5-star service with a smile!!!!

Went in, got new inner tubes. Nice people working there. They must be doing something right as they…read morewere also fairly busy and helping other people as well, but took time to put my bike together w tubes so I could ride again. Can't say anything bad at all, as all were personable and kind. I was gonna get the whole big "check-up" and was told I probably didn't need to spend that much since my bike was pretty clean, so I decided to just get the tires and ride for a while before I even got the smaller mini check. You don't get that kind of honesty often. Much appreciated, especially on a limited budget. I definitely would recommend them for bike maintena

I brought my new GoTrax e-bike here because it arrived with messed up brakes that we couldn't…read moreadjust correctly ourselves. The wheel continued making a scraping noise. I found Spec Bicycles online and dropped off my e-bike off, I went somewhere nearby to eat and the work was done perfectly and in less than 30 minutes! I'm glad I found Spec Bicycles and will continue to bring not only my GoTrax, but will start bringing my bicycles here for all their needs for now on.

Josh was the biggest help when I needed my spokes tightened on my ERide Pro. Lucky Brake didn't…read morewant to touch it and Becky's price was way too high for something very simple. Brought him the wheel & he got it done in under 20 minutes. Very professional and nice guy! Would highly recommend him.

I've had a hard time trying to frame this. I'll try this…read more I had to listen to a performative dood talk emanating from the floor worker to a customer about chain lubricant that went on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. And on an on an on an on and on. And on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. And on and on and on and on and on an on and on and on and on and on. It was a long time. I waited. And I waited some more. I did some serious waiting five feet away in a red sweater. No acknowledgment. No letting me know it might be a while. But that would've likely stopped the upselling I started to see. So I turned me and my bike around and left. It's hard for me to be on my feet that long. That's why I bike. Dood has a right to be into his subject matter. Usually shops want you to feel comfortable and respected as somewhat of a priority, even if you aren't being directly pitched at the moment... it just was not a good vibe. All doods working there when I was in. Way heavy on the dood vibe. Captive audience syndrome. Sigh. Dood has to do what a dood does. I avoid places like this. Going to the bike collective in Rogers Park instead next time.

Tailwind has been my family's go-to bike shop for six or more years. Some years I find myself…read moreshipping them a new bike to build for a kid's upcoming birthday. Other years we've adopted a used bike that needs some TLC. This week they are working on upgrades to my kids' road bikes to make them better suited to racing on the velodrome in Northbrook. As always, the guy who helped us (Kyle) was knowledgeable about the options and had good advice about how to proceed. I knew that would be the case and knew that the shop is always fair about labor costs, which is why I brought the bikes back from Northbrook to have the work done. Long story short, this place is great, and you won't regret giving it your business.

Taro was WONDERFUL. He was kind, honest, and treated my special needs nephew as the primary…read morecustomer (which he was). He identified clearly what the bike needed and when it might need it, we never felt like he was trying to "upsell" us. He got the work done quickly and at an extremely reasonable price. I'm from Minneapolis as wish there was a Taro/RLB Cycleworks near me. Would DEFINITELY recommend! Be sure to ask for detailed directions, the shop is a little hidden.

I just moved near the millennium trail, and suddenly, my bike is getting a lot more useful. I…read morerealized there was an issue with one of the peddle cranks. I found RLB cycleworks and picked them because of small size, local, and high reviews. I was presently surprised when greated by Taro. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I was afraid that my bike would need to be recycled. He assured me it was worth saving. Since not really riding for a few years, it was in bad shape. He said it was one of the American made trek bikes. Got an accurate estimate and took about 5 days to replace the broken part, get new tires, and a tune-up. Like having a brand new bike.

Why Trailblazers Bike Barn Is Just Awesome A Full-Service…read moreGem with Real Heart Trailblazers Bike Barn isn't just any old bike shop--it's a full-service bicycle boutique where you can breeze in for a bike tune-up, browse new rides, or stock up on accessories. They've got everything covered: sales, maintenance, repairs, and more. Chill Factor: The Recovery Café Need a pit stop after cruising the trail? They offer health drinks, smoothies, and refreshments, plus a comfy seating area to catch your breath--or just people-watch like a pro Trailblazers Bike Barn feels like your local ride's clubhouse--only cooler, because they actually know your favorite trail.

We had such a great first experience with Trailblazers Bike Barn! I was looking for a local bike…read moreshop on a Sunday due to a toddler bike needing a new inner tube and training wheels. We were able to get both and have them put on all within reasonable price and time. Pam was great over the phone and even sweeter in person. Thanks for amazing service!

extremely helpful and thorough. Great communication and information. couldn't have asked better…read morecustomer service than that

I brought in a scooter for a tire repair after having the scooter for several years. They replaced…read moreit with a cheap tire and charged me $100. After THREE weeks, the tire popped riding down the sidewalk. They now want to charge another $50 for replacement. Nope! Do not recommend.

They are a mom and pop shop who care about their customers and doing a good job for them…read more I brought in my bike that had never been serviced even though it's like 20 yrs old. I was expecting more than just a worn rear tire replacement would be needed. They assured me it only needed to be cleaned, adjusted, trued, etc. I paid $130 for their tuneup, cleaning and tire replacement. I had a small issue with the brake pads rubbing a little but they fixed it right away. Great biz!

Rented a road bike during a business trip. The bike was a good quality and well maintained…read morecarbon-framed road-bike and I was allowed to use my own pedals. Really helpful to have the bike dropped off at my hotel and was also able to leave it at my hotel too. Highly recommend renting from 3rd Coast!

Marc was awesome helping me fix my loose water bottle holder on my bike. Lost a screw while riding…read morethe lakefront bike trail near Navy Pier. Definitely recommend 3rd Coast Cycles on the lakefront for quick bike repairs!